Pan American 
PETUNIA ORIGINATIONS 
This group of Petunias have had much popularity in the past several years. They are outstanding 
in quality and you will find them a valuable group for your bedding plant and pot plant operations. 
Allegro was rated Top Annual 1950 by Men’s Garden Clubs of America, Ballerina was All American 
Winner for 1952 and Comanche was A.S.S. selection 1953. 
DOUBLE FLOWERED TYPES: 
ALLEGRO: Scarlet salmon in bud opening bright deep salmon. Fully double fringe 3%4’’ to 4’? 
flowers. A dwarf vigorous grower base branching. About 12’’ high, 24’’ spread. An all purpose 
variety. 
CAPRICE: A bright rose of attractive shade. Other characteristics similar to Allegro. 
MINUET: Orchid-lavender, some blooms variegated. Taller than the two above (18’’) but about 
the same spread. Pinching in early growth suggested for better plant form. 
NOCTURNE: Violet-purple - dark. Flowers medium large - 3’’ to 3%’’ but fully double fringed. 
Plant habit medium tall (15’’) with 24’’ spread. A good bedding sort. 
RHAPSODY: Burgundy wine-red, Large flowered - 3%’’ to 4’’ and fully double fringed. Uniformly 
dwarf 12’’ by 24’’ and freely base branched. Very excellent. 
SONATA: Pure white. Large flowered - 3%%’’ to 4’’ and freely fringed full double. Medium dwarf - 
18’’ by 24’’. Suggested March 1st planting for May 1st setting. Pinch early in growth for better 
form. 
PRICES: Originators seeds, 1 Trade Packet $2.75; Trade Packet $4.50; 140, oz. $8.50; A, oz. 
$16.00; #4 0z. $29.50 per item. 
GLORIOUS MIXTURE: A formula mixture, from straight colors. Percentage is as follows: Allegro 
25; Caprice 35; Minuet 5; Nocturne 5; Rahpsody 10 and Sonata 20. Pinch taller plants to uniform 
height. Be sure to transplant ALL, not just the stronger plants as weaker plants in double Petunias 
are usually the best doubles. 
PRICE: 4% Trade Packet $2.25; Trade Packet $4.00; 142, oz. $7.60; A, oz. $14.45, 
AMERICA IMPROVED: Bright rose. Flowers about 2%’’, full double plain edged. Vigorous 16’’ 
byn2ores a’ 
PRICE: Trade Packet $2.50; Wog oz. $4.50; goz. $8.00. 
F fiat HYBRID GRANDIFLORA TYPES: A very outstanding type. 
BALLERINA: A. A.S. 1952. Soft glowing salmon, 3%’’ to 4’’ well fringed and free flowering. 
Dwarf, compact-spreading 12’’ by 2’ to 3’ spread. Set at least 20’’ apart. 
BOLERO: Bright rose-pink. Flowers 3%’’ to 4’’ ruffled and slightly fringed. Good habit 15’’ by 20’’. 
LA PALOMA: Pure white, yellow throat. Well fringed and free flowering. 
TANGO: Deep scarlet-salmon. Deeply fringed 3%’’ to 4’’. Plant 12’’ by 24’’, 
PRICES: 14 Trade Packet $1.35; Trade Packet $2.50; Wo, 0z. $4.50; 4, 0z. $8.00. 
£1: HYBRID MULTIFLORA: 
COMANCHE: A.S.S. 1953. Scarlet red - the deepest red Petunia. Very free flowering 2%%’’ base 
branching. Plant about 1’ by 18’’. A grand bedding sort. 
LINDA: Clear, light salmon-pink. Very free flowering 2%’’ to 8’’. Compact plant 15’’ by 24’’, 
PRICE: Trade Packet $1.75; 142, oz. $3.50; #4, 0z. $6.50. 
DWARF ERFURT TYPE: Dwarf plant habit fringed flowers. 
ROSITA: Soft rose, netted or cream throat. Ruffled and fringed 3%’’ to 4’’. Plant dwarf and 
compact - vigorous 12’’ by 12’’. Perfect for pots. 
CARMENCITA: Deep scarlet salmon. Fringed and uniformly dwarf - 10’’ by 12’’. 
PRICE: Trade Packet $1.50; 142, 0z. $2.00; A, 02. $3.50. 
Some Ynusucl Tools 
The hoe is probably one of the most universally used of garden tools but one that has received but 
slight improvements despite all of our recent developments. We offer here some new items of much 
improved design and material. All prices are net, delivered. 
THESE HOES: are all made with solid shanks set into the handle with hot babbit. They will not 
loosen up or break off. The blades are made of STAINLESS STEEL, waffer thin for easy penetration 
and they do hold an edge better. The Stainless steel blade stays bright, never rusts and is always 
in good working condition regardless of how cared for. Tubular Aluminum handles are available. 
No. 1 - A triangular two edged blade a favorite pattern. Wood Handle $2.25; Aluminum $2.85. 
No. 5 - Conventional high bladé hoe, 6 inch cut. Wood handle only $2.25. 
No. 11 - FLORIST SPECIAL triangular blade for very close, fine work. Wood handle $2.00; Aluminum 
handle $2.50. 
